MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,419 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body panel slightly loose roof pod not secures at front (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
odometer not working
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside runner for side loading door (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting A pillar front of front door (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch, side of seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting A pillar front of front door (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced top of wheel arch, side of seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan, front (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear arm mounting area, outer bush, inside inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill to suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cills both sides in front of rear bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting top of rear door (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) mounting bushes worn (2.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Body panel slightly loose roof pod not secures at front (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
General underbody corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking badly but within tolerance (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear and near side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
General underbody corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking badly but within tolerance (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear and near side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight oil leak on engine
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight oil leak on engine
Nearside slight corrosion in sill and door bottom
slight oil leak on engine
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside slight corrosion in sill and door bottom
slight oil leak on engine
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s sill holed
drivers floor pan corroded but not prescribed area
offside sill corroded but not prescribed area
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
drivers floor pan corroded but not prescribed area
offside sill corroded but not prescribed area
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
offside rear tyre perrished on side wall
nearside front tyre perrished on side wall
nearside rear tyre perrished on side wall
offside rear tyre starting to crack
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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LMA 842Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1982 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 27,186 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LMA 842Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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LMA 842Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 21 October 1982.
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